Rabat – The European Investment Bank (EIB) directed more than €9 billion worldwide in 2025 through its international arm, EIB Global.
Africa received €3.1 billion of that amount. Morocco ranked among the main beneficiaries on the continent, alongside Nigeria, Mauritania, Egypt, and Malawi.
For Morocco, the funding touches areas that affect daily life. Water security stands at the top of the list.
EIB Global financed projects that improve the production and distribution of safe drinking water, with a focus on smaller cities and rural areas. The goal is to help create a stronger infrastructure that can face climate pressure and ensure fair access to clean water.
The bank also stepped in after Morocco’s devastating 2023 Al Haouz earthquake. It backed a large reconstruction program that covers schools, hospitals, roads, and essential public facilities.
The projects include energy efficiency standards and designs that can better withstand climate risks. For many communities, this support meant a faster return to stable public services.
Across Africa, EIB Global supported small and medium-sized enterprises through credit lines and venture capital funds. It financed renewable energy, transport networks, agriculture, and healthcare systems.
In Cameroon, for instance, new electricity access will reach more than 1.6 million people in rural regions. In Mauritania and Cabo Verde, funding helped develop the blue economy. In Côte d’Ivoire, Sierra Leone, and Guinea, the bank supported agricultural value chains.
Healthcare also received attention. The EIB signed a guarantee agreement with MedAccess to improve access to essential medical supplies across Africa. The initiative falls under a joint program with the European Commission and the Gates Foundation.
The bank also supported vaccine production in Rwanda and partnered with BioNTech in Senegal and Ghana. In Angola, it helped finance a national campaign that aims to protect over two million girls against cervical cancer.
In Egypt, the bank contributed to industrial decarbonization through a €21 million EU grant. It also supported a large solar power project with battery storage and invested in a regional private equity fund to stimulate private sector growth.
“In 2025, the EIB strengthened partnerships in Africa based on mutual respect. As the financial arm of the European Union, we act where impact is concrete and visible for citizens,” said Nadia Calviño, President of the EIB Group in a statement.
EIB Global also plays a role in the EU’s Global Gateway strategy. In 2025, it reached its target of mobilizing €100 billion in investments two years ahead of schedule. 75% of its investments outside the EU supported Global Gateway priorities.
For Morocco, European financing remains closely tied to water resilience, reconstruction, and private sector support.
At a time when climate pressure and social needs continue to weigh on public budgets, this partnership carries a sturdy financial and strategic weight.
